The Golden State Valkyries make their first-ever trip to Gateway Center Arena in College Park, GA, to face off against the Atlanta Dream on Monday, July 7. The Dream have an 11‑7 record, but they have struggled of late, while the Valkyries look to stay above .500 with a win here. Continue reading to get my Valkyries vs Dream prediction for this Monday night matchup in the WNBA.
Our Valkyries vs Dream Pick
- Pick: Atlanta Dream -5
- Confidence: ★★★★☆
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Game Snapshot
- Matchup: Golden State Valkyries @ Atlanta Dream
- Date & Time: Monday, July 7, 2025, 7:30 PM ET
- Venue: Gateway Center Arena, College Park, GA
- Broadcast: WNBA League Pass
| Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ATL –5 | ATL –218, GSW +180 | 158 |
Key Storylines
- The Dream sit at 11‑7, but they have lost three of their last four games. Their losses to the Seattle Storm and Minnesota Lynx were by a combined five points.
- Golden State are 9-8 so far this season. They lost to the first-place Minnesota Lynx in their last outing and will look for a better result on the road here.
- Rhyne Howard is listed as a game-time decision for the Dream in this game, which could have a huge impact on their offensive output depending on if she plays.
Head-to-Head & Betting Trends
- This is the first-ever meeting between the Dream and the Valkyries, given that the Valkyries are a new WNBA franchise.
- Atlanta is 7-3 at home this season, while Golden State is 2-5 on the road.
- Atlanta has gone 10-8 against the spread for the year, and Golden State is 11-6 against the spread.
- The Dream are 10-7-1 to the over this season, and Golden State is 11-6 to the under.
Advanced Metrics & Trends
- Atlanta ranks fourth in offensive rating and sixth in the league in defensive rating.
- So far this year, the Valkyries rank 10th in offensive rating and third in the league in defensive rating as they rely heavily on their defense to win games.
- Pace: Both teams operate at very slow tempos. The Valkyries rank 10th in the league in pace, while the Dream are 12th out of 13 teams.
- Key mismatch: The Dream have a huge advantage in the paint going into this game. Brionna Jones and Brittney Griner should have their way with the undersized Valkyries.
Golden State Valkyries vs Atlanta Dream Model Projection
Score Projection: Golden State Valkyries 78 – Atlanta Dream 86
Win Probability: Golden State 23%, Atlanta Dream 77%
Final Thoughts
The Dream has struggled in recent games, but I expect them to bounce back nicely here. Golden State is not nearly as good on the road as they have been at home. And with the Dream holding a major advantage in the paint, they should be able to hold serve at home, whether or not Rhyne Howard is able to take the floor. I will be laying the points with the Dream on Monday night.
